Dec 2012 snow conditions

[pipeliner72]

Renshaw was awesome this weekend minus my buddy's turbo breaking down on Sunday!! He went back in on Monday with another group & had no luck so we got a local to come up with us on Tuesday & pull it out on a sleigh!! Thanx Denis for helping us out & the saskatchewan boys we ran into who helped us out & the group near the cabin that helped us up the creekbed!! Sure wish I was doing more riding yesterday though with all that powder & what a nice day !!! Braaap

No problem at the end there was enough of us we could have pulled it out by hand. That skimmer is the way to retrieve a downed unit!

 

[j.c.higgins]

Yes Renshaw groomed last night (Wed.) but only 25 riders on it today so may or may not get groomed tonight. Will be groomed tomorrow (Fri. & Sat.) nights for sure. Plus he's widening the trail by 4-5ft and going to see how that works.
And still great snow to be found in the alpine. Higgins.

 

[AlbertaSummit]

What about Lucielle or Bell? Also never been to bell, directions?

 

[trailrider]

What about Lucielle or Bell? Also never been to bell, directions?

X2 Heading to McBride on the 26-29, we have not been to McBride and are bringing the boys with who have never been riding in the mountains so we are looking for a good place to take them. Thanks Trailrider

 

[j.c.higgins]

More new snow has fallen, Hotrod reports 6 new inches in his yard! Belle and Lucielle are probably your best beginner hills and if you stay close to the cabin Renshaw has some easier stuff and a couple big meadows. If you're unsure on arrival drop in and see Glen at Spindrift on main street. He's a good source of info!

 

[trailrider]

Thanks j.c. that is where we were planing to start, we have to stop in at Spin Drift to pick up our rental beacons as soon as we get to town. Trailrider

 

[mphfreak]

X2 Heading to McBride on the 26-29, we have not been to McBride and are bringing the boys with who have never been riding in the mountains so we are looking for a good place to take them. Thanks Trailrider

Lucille would be a real good start for newbies. Quick trail up to the cabin. there is a granny trail that takes you to the main bowl. There probrably is more then enough snow up there to get everyone stuck and tuckered out. lol. The main part of lucille is easy to get to know.

 

[AlbertaSummit]

Lucielle is all hardpack with 3-6inch of snow. You can ride anywhere and lots of rocks showing also. Gonna hit up renshaw tomorrow

 

[[Freerider]-]

Anyone got some reports and or pictures of belle and renshaw?

 

[ssjrmk]

We were at Clemina today. Snow was ok, not great. We are headed to mcbride tomorrow to see Glen about some sled repairs, and then we are hoping to ride Bell or Renshaw. I need some place with powder to try my new 3" track. So if anyone can let me know which place would have the best snow let me know. Thanks.

 

[TKrebs]

Deffinately Renshaw.

 

[CR500R]

Rode Renshaw today, snow is level with the deck of the cabin, take that with a grain of salt though , as it is very wind blown and drifted. Lots of rocks to be found, the open hills are filled with landmines, did find some fun in a few creeks and the trees though. Only 13 trucks in the parking lot, trail was awesome up and down. There might be 5-6 " of snow at best in the yard here .It snowed last night, might have got 1/2 an inch here, and not much more than that up top. 2 of our group rode Clemina yesterday, they reported much better conditions there. Compared to last year at this time, and we got spoiled last year ,conditions suck. Never the less, it's still better than working. Got 9 more days here, better start snowing soon.

 

[[Freerider]-]

Rode Renshaw today, snow is level with the deck of the cabin, take that with a grain of salt though , as it is very wind blown and drifted. Lots of rocks to be found, the open hills are filled with landmines, did find some fun in a few creeks and the trees though. Only 13 trucks in the parking lot, trail was awesome up and down. There might be 5-6 " of snow at best in the yard here .It snowed last night, might have got 1/2 an inch here, and not much more than that up top. 2 of our group rode Clemina yesterday, they reported much better conditions there. Compared to last year at this time, and we got spoiled last year ,conditions suck. Never the less, it's still better than working. Got 9 more days here, better start snowing soon.

Well that doesn't sound too good. I hope there is plenty to play in in the lower areas and the trees for this upcoming weekend

 

[Gforce21]

Was up lucile for a few hours today. Trail in was good. Only a couple people up there and about 6" it was fun to play around in. Hit a coulle rocks but nothing too bad. Gonna hit up renshaw in the morning.

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[Mike270412]

Who's riding Renshaw on 27? Me and Nick by ourselves might be looking to join a group

 

[j.c.higgins]

Up to Belle for a quick afternoon ride, top is beat up, have to go around the sides to find any untouched. But we got about 5 min. from the cabin and buddy peeled his 156x16x2.5 track off like a banana. It sure was funny! And guess what no cameras! Back tomorrow to rescue. I'll post pics then. Higgins.

P.S. If anyone has a 156x16x2.5x3pitch we're looking for one!

 

[Catman13]

How's Renshaw today? Any new snow?

 

[treemongrol]

Was up Renshaw yesterday needs more snow still lots of landminds there is snow that is handlebar deep when your sled is rolled over. Found some areas that were untouched still so wasn't to bad

 

[j.c.higgins]

Up Belle for a rescue then out for a ride! Up top is tracked up around the side 12" on a soft base. Had fun!!! Higgins.

 

[j.c.higgins]

Sun was out for 5 hrs, worked up a sweat! And at the top again, always appreciate it!!!